Such nice hospitaleros! My friend was catching a very early morning bus and was hesitant to walk to the bus station (car park) on the edge of town at such an early hour. Knowing a taxi wasn’t coming, the young man running the place left a note under our room door offering to take her as he passed by on his way to the neighbouring town. Such a kind gesture goes a long way. You may be tired as you walk into Villafranca, but it’s worth going to the edge of town for this place. It’s also situated just beyond the long and steep climb out of town, so your next day will be just that much shorter.

Livia, Unai and Conan (of course!), of Albergue de la Piedra, set the standard by which the best of the best should be judged. Their star shined brightly during our 800 km journey. They went above and beyond.